Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 6 | $81,269 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 6 | $50,821 |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $48,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Chorus of Greater North Texas | Funding for musical opportunity for young people | $16,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County | Funding to build habitat house | $8,000 |
| Visions of Sugarplums | Funding for food programs during school breaks for pottsboro isd | $8,000 |
| Preston Volunteer Emergency Services Inc | Funding for equipment for medical services to residents & visitors of preston community | $6,000 |
| Family Promise of Grayson County | Funding for programs providing food, shelter and support to homeless families with children | $5,000 |
| Pottsboro Isd Education Foundation | Funding for school programs and scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Snyder Marum
Questions people ask
Does Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Snyder Marum (Trustee).
What does Mary Frances Robinson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.